Fun at the park

I am sometimes guilty of being in a hurry. I was once told that moms are in a hurry but grandmas and aunts aren't? When I was with my nieces and nephews I was mindful of this. Now I am going to be a grandma, will this make me more aware?
We do have to be at base ball practice at a certain time but once we get there we have time to relax and play. On Monday the practices are an hour apart and since it is on a school night I take the other kids home so they can get baths and homework done and it is just Joseph and I the last hour. On Thursday practice is back to back so we play for two hours it is a school night but we are done by 7 so it isn't so bad.
I keep an eye on them in a small friendly area and relax. Of course after that there is a mad dash to the house to get everyone bathed and settled in for the night but that is more my pace anyway. It will be interesting to see how I balance grandma and mom pace at the same time.

Baseball Season

We go to practice twice a week. James has it the same time Monday and Thursday but in different places. Joseph has both practices in the same place but at a different time.
It is very exciting. The other kids like to play at the play ground while the boys are at practice. Dinner is fast or flexible that night. This week (on Monday) we threw hockey in for Jessica and Mariah too. That night we had a picnic. =)

We had a pack meeting about a month ago. The dad's and their boys make a cakes together and they get judged at the meeting. Categories are best tasting, best looking, most colorful and most creative that kind of thing. I think next year we will pick a category and aim for that. We had some professionals this year. Things like the sword and the stone and fancy coconut ones too. They always have fun with their dad and everyone gets a certificate and lots of cake. =) James is has his Wolf and several arrows. He can't officially start working on his Bear till he turns nine.
Joseph is in WEBLOES and is earing everything. He has so many belt loops he has no place to put them and has a baggie full of patches and things he has earned at every meeting. They love Scouts.
This is all new to me but I am learning fast. I have been a den leader for almost a year. I started with Joseph and then I got James too for a couple weeks till Joseph moved up. They move up when they turn ten so I will get to keep James till next July. =) It is amazing how much they can learn and earn so early in Scouts.
They have levels like Wolf and Bear but they also have electives like arrows, belt loops and pins. It is a lot of fun every week.

Last week was great. The kids Aunt Melanie, cousins Meghan and Zach and Grandpa Ruston came to visit. We stayed up late talking, watching movies and being silly.
The kids, Melanie and Heather and John went to McDonalds and the weather was great for playing outside. Sunday morning was a little crazy getting ready for church but not bad. I can't wait till they come back. We took some pictures.

Jessica had big plans for her birthday that fell through that week before her birthday. She had really been looking forward to this birthday for a long time and we wanted to make sure it was special.
We planned a surprise party for her at the house and invited friends from school.
It turned out very well and she said she was surprised.
We were very sneaky and had her friends call to see if she could go hang out with them and also asked them to have her ask if she could invite them over. We were their ride to the party and I couldn't think of a way to hide the party showing up with her.
She has a really good group of friends they stay clear of trouble and make sure their friends do to.
Happy birthday Jessica! We love you! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Comment if you dare!

Comment if you dare!
So, I thought I could get away with just randomly commenting on this post -on other people's blogs -without having to lift a finger. I was wrong. I failed to read the fine print at the bottom that says YOU HAVE TO DO THIS TOO! ...Just know that when it comes to me and creativity -I'm a FAILURE! So, comment if you dare!

The first five people to leave a comment on this post will receive something made by me. However, there are some limitations:

1. I make no guarantee that you will like what I make. (which means that you may HATE it!)
2. What I create will be JUST for you. (The best thing ever! ...even though you might hate it.)
3. It will be done this year -by December 31, 2009. Unless my dog eats it or the children flush it or we have more than our own children, or a grandchild is born or I have to clean out under my bed.
Just kidding I think I can do it by the dead line.

4. You have no clue what it's going to be - cards, cardboard automobiles, bows, shoes, a leash for you kids, a bag, frames, hate mail (jk) or a little invention of my own (to who knows what!). I may even fail at baking something and mail it to you. Who knows? Ha! -Not you!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. It may blow your mind!

Here's the catch, if you choose to do this, you MUST post this on your blog and be ready to make something for five people too. This WILL be fun! When you receive the fantabulous item that I make you, you MUST post a picture of it on your blog. (Even if its a tub of burnt cookies!)

This is for you Julia! I love you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Heather and John Morgan were married February 26th in the home of Grandpa and Grandpa Willis. Mom set up everything and decorated, Susan and Merrila donated flowers and dishes.
In attendance were friends and family to witness the sweet ceremony.
We missed Julia and Jacob who were out of state. Josh was unable to attend the actual wedding but came down and spent a couple of days with the family and was very helpful with peacemaking and preparations. Thank you Josh.
Heather chose the oldest four sisters there for her brides maids Jordan, Jessica, Nickie and Alicia. John had Jeremy who had introduced he and Heather. (they found him at the last second and drug him in as is for the wedding) Nate a long time good friend, and Justin and Even new friends to him and Nickie and Alicia's boyfriends as his best men. Haylee brought them their rings.
Bishop Leavitt preformed the wedding ceremony and afterward anyone who wanted to give them advice got to take turns doing so.
Some of my favorites: If your husband comes home and dinner isn't started let him smell onions cooking and he will wait for dinner.
When your wrong admit it and apologize when your right be quiet.
Remember in an argument she is always right.
Stand beside each other and back each other up always.
There was a lot more, I just can't remember. We had a lot of wise married couples there. Thank you for all your help and support.